1From George Washington to James Henry, 20 November 1790 (Washington Papers)
I availed myself a few days ago of the presence of Mr B. Basset to reacknowledge before him and Dr Stuart the original conveyance from me to the deceased Mr Custis of the land which you are possessed of by purchase from him in King and Queen County —This reacknowledgement in the opinion of professional men is all that is necessary to give validity to the deed, and all that is proper for me to...